Hampshire · England
Food Truck Hire for Downton events
Looking for food truck hire in Downton? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- Launch events
- Company away days
- Engagements and anniversaries
Planning an event in Downton?
How our food truck hire works in Downton
Food truck hire suits weddings, milestone birthdays and staff events. It suits end-of-year celebrations and leaving dos and retirements, with loaded nachos, burrito bowls and burritos.
For a rural spot like Downton, food truck hire needs a little planning: the gate, the ground and the distance from the lane. Power and water may be limited, so we confirm the arrangements before the day. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so there are no surprises on arrival.
What happens on the day
When service finishes, we pack up and leave our area tidy. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. Planning a private evening event in Downton? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After that, festoon lights or lamps near the truck help guests order.
- Share your plans for the event.
- We suggest fillings and dishes for every diet.
- We check power, water and timings with the venue.
- The truck serves at the agreed times.
- Once service ends, we tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Find out what power and water are available
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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FAQs for Downton
Do you come to events in the New Forest National Park?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
Could you come to a seaside event near Downton?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades generally need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
How much does food truck hire cost in Downton?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and where your event is. Send us the details for a quote.
Where can the truck park?
Send us the address and a description of the spot, and we will check it works. Our guide to space and power has more.
Who clears up?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Can you cater in a back garden?
That depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Tell us about the space and we’ll advise.
Do you give allergen information?
Yes. Tell us about allergies when you book. UK law requires caterers to provide information on 14 allergens, and we do that for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
Catering for every guest
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because guests can choose what suits them. A few tips:
- Have shelter ready in case of rain
- Email us any allergies
- Share your running order
- Look into parking permissions if the truck can’t go off-road
Allergen information is available at the hatch for every dish, so guests can ask before ordering.
Quesadillas make an easy option for children, if you’d like a kids’ choice.
Planning the serving area
We will agree the spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Arrangements for power and water, agreed when you book
- A spot away from neighbours
- The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a food truck
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
A closer look at the menu
Burrito bowls
Everything from a burrito, served in a bowl.
Salsas and guacamole
Salsas and guacamole finish every order, from mild to hot.
Why choose food truck hire in Downton?
Diets are simple to plan for, with gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options from the same hatch.
These are some of the occasions we serve around Downton:
- Birthday parties
- End-of-year parties
- Wedding evening food
- Launch events
When the service is at a church such as Church of All Saints, the truck would serve at the reception venue rather than at the church.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
Downton: parking, access and venues
Downton is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. For food truck hire in Downton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Downton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Downton to Southampton (16 miles away).
Around Downton, historic houses include Highcliffe Castle (4.2 miles west). Listed venues often control where vehicles go, so raise food truck hire at your first visit. Colleagues or friends without a car may like to know that the nearest station is New Milton station, about 2 miles north-west. With the New Forest National Park within about 6 miles, a rural setting for your private or work event is within reach. Firm ground and a clear way in matter most for the truck or trailer. With the coast within about 4 miles of Downton, wind is worth planning for. A sheltered, firm spot for the truck or trailer and the queue works best.
Anywhere in SO41, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. Whether your event is on Hordle Lane and Shorefield Road or a nearby road, we can bring food truck hire there, given access. For events just outside Downton, we cover Leagreen (1 mile east), Hordle (1 mile north), Ashley (2 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (2 miles west) and New Milton (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles north), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (10 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Downton includes Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include The Arnewood School (2.1 miles west)
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Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
How we price food truck hire
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we are needed on site
- Parking and the route in
- What’s on the menu
- Serving staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your menu ideas
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
- Served from our truck or trailer at your venue, garden or event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with allergen information
- Tacos and taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar: margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas